2001 BMW Z3 Coupe 3.0i Auto
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The 2001 BMW Z3 Coupe 3.0i Auto is a 225-hp 3.0-liter inline-6 coupe with a 5-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $37,700 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 225 horsepower at 5,900 rpm and 214 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Z3 Coupe measures 158.5 inches long on a 96.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,031 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $37,700 ($69,184 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | M54-family inline-6 (Double VANOS) |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 225 hp @ 5,900 rpm |
| Torque | 214 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24-valve inline-6 |
| Bore and Stroke | 84.0 x 89.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic (GM 5 STEPTRONIC, Adaptive Transmission Control, Sport mode) |
| Final Drive | 3.46 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 13.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Struts with coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | Semi-trailing arms with coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Turning Diameter | 32.8 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.8 in (vented) |
| Rear Brake Disc | 10.7 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17x7.5 |
| Wheels Rear | 17x8.5 |
| Tires Front | 225/45ZR17 |
| Tires Rear | 245/40ZR17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 158.5 in |
| Width | 68.5 in |
| Height | 51.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.3 in |
| Front Track | 55.6 in |
| Rear Track | 58.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 7.4 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,031 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 51.3% / 48.7% |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2001 BMW Z3. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Mar 23, 2006 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
NHTSA campaign 06E026000
2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2001 BMW Z3 COUPE
Owner Complaints
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 BMW Z3 COUPE. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2001 BMW Z3. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.